Definition of 'virtually'
Adverb
- in essence or effect but not in fact; "the strike virtually paralyzed the city"; "I'm virtually broke"
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees"
Synonyms: about just about almost most all but nearly near nigh well-nigh
